City Council
Budget Preview Positive, But Pressures Remain
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Raleigh’s financials continue to look good as the economy recovers, but increasing service demands are adding pressure.
Oak City Portraits
Spring has Arrived
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Spring weather is finally coming to the city of Raleigh. This photo was taken at Shelley Lake Thursday afternoon. Photo by Hide Terada.
County Government
Commissioners Make Changes to MetLife Grant
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County Commissioners approved changes this week to the business incentive grant to accommodate MetLife, which the company says will bring in jobs with hefty salaries.
News
As Dix Bill Passes the Senate, a Closer Look at the Original Deeds
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Signed in 1850, the first deed for the first parcel of what would become known as the Dix Property stipulated that it was sold “in trust for the use and benefit of the North Carolina State Hospital for the Insane the following patch or parcel of land” – but this does not appear to require the land to house a mental-health facility.
News
Transit Advocates Won’t Push for Wake Tax in 2013
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Representatives with Capital Area Friends of Transit said they will not continue to push to place a half-cent sales tax referendum on the fall 2013 ballot.
News
Record Hosts Second Annual Oak City Bard Brawl
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Six bards will be spinning yarns during the Raleigh Public Record’s second annual “Oak City Bard Brawl” competition emceed by WUNC’s Frank Stasio.
Oak City Portraits
Same-Sex Marriage Supporters Rally Downtown
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As the U.S. Supreme Court listens to arguments for and against same-sex marriage, Raleigh residents gathered in front of the Wake County Courthouse Tuesday evening in support of equality.
News
Wake Residents Express Ire Over State Laws With Dix, School Board Impacts
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About 300 people gathered in front of the Wake County legislative delegation at the state capitol Monday to voice their concern over pending legislation that would impact the school board and plans for a park on the Dorothea Dix property.
City Council
Q&A: Mayor Nancy McFarlane
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We sat down recently with Mayor Nancy McFarlane to find out how she feels about her first year in the mayor’s office.
